Brief IntroABID ALI KHANEDUCATIONPhD (Dept. of Manufacturing and Operations Engg.) University of Limerick, Ireland – 2004MSc. Engg. (Industrial and Production) AMU, Aligarh, India-1998B.Sc. Engg. (Mechanical) AMU, Aligarh, India-1995EXPERIENCE Specialization: Ergonomics (Human Factors Engineering)

Work Related MusculoSkeletal Disorders (WMSD) Human Response to Vibration

Seventeen years’ experience of Teaching & Research, Department of Mechanical Engg., AMU, Aligarh. Professor (since 10 Feb 2012);RESEARCH PROJECTS

AICTE – Three DST- OneRESEARCH SUPERVISION

Two PhDs Awarded + One ongoing Two MDS thesis on going Fourteen M.Tech. Dissertations completed + three ongoingCONTRIBUTION TO CORPORATE LIFE (AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY)

Associate & Procurement Coordinator, TEQIP-II grant of WORLD Bank. Member of the University’s Website (www.amu.ac.in) Development Committee. Convenor, University’s Smart Classrooms Development Committee. Member Committee to Monitor the Academic Progression and Ranking of the University.PUBLICATIONS

Journal – Twenty Eight Conference- Forty one International + Twenty four NationalAWARDS Two best paper One IEI Young Engineer Two Scholarships (European Union + GATE)PATENT Two National publishedREVIEWER Elsevier, Taylor & Francis etc.MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH FACILITIES CREATED Human Machine Interaction, Human Vibration Response, EMG etc.

Surface EMG based Prosthetics XXXXXXXXX

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RESUMEABID ALI KHANDEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY, ALIGARH-202002, UP, INDIA,EMAIL: abida.khan@amu.ac.inMOB: +91 (0) 9837111865 Specialization: Ergonomics (Industrial Engineering)

Work Related MusculoSkeletal Disorders (WMSD) Human Response to Vibration

Seventeen years experience of Teaching & Research, Department of Mechanical Engg., AMU, Aligarh. Professor (since 10 Feb 2012) Associate Professor (10 Feb 2009 -9 Feb 2012); Reader (10 Feb 2006 – 9 Feb 2009); Sr. Lecturer (10 Feb 2001 to 9 Feb 2006): Lecturer, (11 Feb. 1997 to 10 Feb 2001);

Qualifications Discipline/Subject Award Institution

PhD Effect on discomfort of wristarticulation combined with forearmrotation Awarded Deptt. Of Manufacturing & OperationsEngineering, University of Limerick,Limerick, Ireland – 2004M.Sc. Engg. Industrial & Production Engineering I (Hons.) AMU, Aligarh, India-1998B.Sc. Engg. Mechanical Engineering I (Hons.) AMU, Aligarh, India-1995Intermediate Science I position incollege I M Inter College, Amroha, India - 1991High School Science I position incollege I M Inter College, Amroha, India - 1989

AWARDS Best Technical Session Paper Award, 2nd International Conf. BEATS 2012, NIT Jalandhar. Best Paper Award, International Conference HWWE 2011, IIT Madras, Chennai. Young Scientist scheme, DST, MHRD, India, 2010-12 (Grade awarded: Very Good) IEI Young Engineer Award from Production Engg. Division of IE(I), India, 2009-2010 European Union’s Scholarship to pursue PhD at University of Limerick, Ireland – 2000-2004 Scholarship for MSc Engg. based on success in G.A.T.E..RESEARCH GRANTS

Principal Investigator, Project entitled “Vibration induced stresses while tractor driving” Sponsored byDepartment of Science & Technology, GOI (FAST TRACK Scheme, DST, 2010-12 of Grant Rs. 6.50 lacs). Principal Investigator for the grant of Rs. 13.0 Lacs in RPS scheme of AICTE entitled “Evaluation anddesign for reduction of vibration induced stresses in using vibrating hand tools” (2008-2010).

Co-coordinator for the project entitled “the development of CAD & Computer Graphic Centre” atMechanical Engineering Department, AMU, Aligarh (Sponsored by AICTE of grant Rs. 5.0 lacs) –(1999-

2000).

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Co-Investigator of the project entitled ‘Development of Mobile unit of measurement of Vibration InducedStresses in Workers Performing Industrial Tasks’ at Mechanical Engineering Department, AMU, Aligarh(Sponsored by AICTE of grant Rs. 5.0 lacs) – (1999-2000).PATENT Submitted in Indian Journal of Patents entitled “Cycle Rickshaw attachment to assist

elderly ingress and egress” Siddharth Bhardwaj and Abid Ali Khan, Journal No. 32/2014publication dated 8/8/2014. Published in Indian Journal of Patents entitled “Prosthetic control using single electrode

surface EMG for one degree of freedom”- The Patent Office Journal, Omar Farooq, Abid AliKhan, Yusuf U Khan and Mohammad Muzammil, Journal No. 34/2013 publication dated23/08/2013.CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Member curriculum development committee of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMU2012-13 (revision of B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering) Member curriculum development committee of the College for B.E. Evening Courses (Introducingthe semester system). Designed syllabus for:

ME636 (Design of Experiments), ME820 (Experimental Methods and Analyses for Ph.D.), Revised ME220 (Experimental Methods and Analyses), ME881 (Research Methods for PhD.) ME692N (Ergonomics & Data Analytics Lab)RESEARCH FACILITIES DEVELOPED

Human Vibration Response measurement EMG & Postural recording Human Machine Interaction Modelling Bicycle Ergometery for ECG recording Data acquisition and control using LABVIEWRESEARCH SUPERVISIONPHD SUPERVISION1. Title: EMG based control strategies for lower limb rehabilitationMr. Siddharth Bhardwaj – Main Supervisor: Abid Ali Khan, Co-supervisor: Prof. M. Muzammil–

Ongoing2. Title: Neuromuscular performance when exposed to whole body vibrationMr. M. Mukhtar Alam – Main Supervisor: Dr. M. Farooq, Co-supervisor: Abid Ali Khan–Ongoing3. Title: Analysis of Muscle fatigue using physiological signalsMr. Baqar Abbas Rizvi - Main Supervisor: Prof. Omar Farooq, (Electronics Engineering Department),Co-supervisor: Abid Ali Khan–Ongoing

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4. Title: Effect of posture, force and frequency on discomfort for gripping tasksMr. Mohd Farooq (Teacher candidate) – Awarded 2013.5. Title: The Prevalence of upper limb Work related Musculo-skeletal Disorders (WMSDs) related tooccupational tasks involving torque with power grip.Ms. Farheen Bano (Student at JMI, New Delhi) – Main Supervisor: Dr. Z. Mallick, JMI, New Delhi–Awarded 20146. Title: Design for reduced stresses in tasks involving Vibrating Hand ToolsMr. Jagvir Singh –OngoingMASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY7. Title: Evaluation of forces applied by the tongue and lip and its role in various incisor relationshipsMiss. Sarah Asif (MDS Student at Sir Ziauddin Dental College) – ongoing under co-supervision, 2014.8. Title: Lower lip pressure and its effect in different cases of malocclusionsMs. Ekta Gupta (Department of Orthodontics, S.G.T Dental College, Gurgaon) – ongoing under co-supervision, 2014.MTECH DISSERTATIONS1. Title: Whole body vibration modelling of bike riders,M. Parwez (2016) – on going2. Title: Pattern recognition using surface EMG for upper limb prostheticsNamita Chaudhary (2014)3. Title: Ergonomic interventions in buffing operations of Hardware IndustryNusky Ishrat (2014)4. Title Ergonomic Assessment of Wood Routing TaskSiddharth Bhardwar (2014)5. Title: Modelling of tractor seat with reduced risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)Taufeeque Hasan (2012)6. Title: Effect of feed force on Productivity and EMG activity in a drilling taskKashif Irshad (2011)7. Title: Ergonomic evaluation and design of Screw DriverAsmar Husain (2011)8. Title: Reduction for the hand arm vibration induced stresses using Chipping Hammer;Kamran (2011) Co supervise9. Title: Ergonomics Design and Evaluation of the Chain SawGaurav (2011) Co supervise10. Title: Vibration induced human performance for hand drilling operation.Narendra Singh (2010)11. Title: Ergonomic Evaluation and design of hand tools used by electricians.Serajul Haque (2008)12. Title: Effect of hammering on work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD).Mohd Shakeeb (2006)13. Title: Evaluation and design of vibration induced stresses while travelling in Buses.Anshu Gupta (2002)

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14. Title: Ergonomic Evaluation of vibration induced effects in scooterists while driving on city lanes.Zaheer Ahmad (2001)15. Title: Ergonomic Evaluation of fatigue due to use of accelerator in Light Motor Vehicles.Mohd Kamruzzaman (2000)CONTRIBUTION TO CORPORATE LIFE (AT ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY)MAJOR ACTIVITIES Assistant Director, Directorate of School Education, Aligarh Muslim University, 2015-16 Member Central committee for NBA, Z H College of Engg. & Tech. 2014-16 Member PhD ordinances revision committee for the Faculty of Engg. & Tech., 2015. Convenor University’s Smart Classrooms Development Committee of the University, AMU –2014-2015 (Project of Rs. 5.0 Crores). Member Committee to Monitor the Academic Progression and Ranking of the University,AMU (2013-16). Associate & Procurement Coordinator, Technical Equation and Quality Improvement Plan (TEQIP-II) grant of WORLD Bank (Rs. 10.0 Crores), ZH College of Engg. & Tech., AMU.- 2011-2015. Member of the University’s Website (www.amu.ac.in) Development Committee 2012-2014(one of the best website among top most Indian Universities). Member of University’s Smart Classrooms Development Committee of the University, AMU –2013-2014 (Complete change in the class room equipment and ambience: a Project of more thanRs. 3.0 Crores, based on contribution from Alumni and Development fees). Organising member of World Alumni Meet, Aligarh Muslim University, 2014 Organising member of North Zone VC’s meet, Aligarh Muslim University, 2014 Organising member for NAAC peer team visit, Aligarh Muslim University, 2014 Member of the proposal making/operating Central Committee of TEQIP phase –II, ZHCET. Member Central Committee for NBA Accreditation of Z H College of Engg. & Technology, AMU. Organising member “World Summit of AMU Alumni 2008-at Faculty of Engg. & Tech. level”.MINOR ACTIVITIES Departmental Coordinator, TEQIP-II, Department of Mechanical Engg., AMU, Aligarh 2010-11 Member of PG Research committed of Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMU, 2009-12 Member of the Moderation Committee of B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)2010-11 Curriculum Development Committee of the Department—2013. Coordinator, M.Tech. Admissions 2011. In-charge Ergonomics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering In-charge CNC & Metrology Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering In-charge Smart Classroom, Department of Mechanical Engineering Member of Discipline committee, ZH College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh Member of Sports & Cultural Committee, ZH College of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh Founder member of Research & Development Cell, Faculty of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh Founder Member, Editorial board of the Newsletter of Faculty of Engineering & Technology

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Advisor to Students in different Academic, Cultural and Sports activities at College level. Development of Labs and designing the experiments at UG & PG levels Programme coordinator of National Service Scheme, AMU (2001-02) Warden of Hostel, NT Hall, AMU-2001 Preparation of Research Projects/Proposals Examination Superintendent/Observer (All India Admission Tests) Various activities of Examinations/Admission Tests Various responsibilities regarding Students’ Union/Court Elections 2011, AMU Verification of Stock of Labs/workshop/Offices, AMU Member of condemnations committees, AMUCONFERENCES/WORKSHOP ORGANISED Coordinator, FDP on “Trends in Advance and Sustainable Manufacturing Technology" from 8-12th Feb2016, under TEQIP-II, AMU, Aligarh.

Member National Advisory Committee & Reviewer,, International Conference on Humanizing Work andWork Environment 2015, 13th Indian Society of Ergonomics Annual Convention, IIT Bombay & NITIE, 6 - 9December, 2015, Mumbai, India. Organised One day Workshop on Biomedical Engineering and its Recent Trends BERT-2014, Feb11, 2014. Organizer for ten days workshop for B.Tech. Students on CNC Programming Feb 2013, ZHCET, Aligarh. Organizing Secretary, One day workshop on “LabVIEW Applications in Mechatronics”, ZHCET, April 6, 2011. Member of National Advisory of National Conference “Emerging Vistas of Mechanical Engineering” held atAEC, Agra, April 4 & 5, 2011 Teacher Incharge, National Event for BTech Students “Rennaisance 2011”, MED, ZHCET, Aligarh Co-coordinator for All INDIA seminar on “Ergonomics for Improved Productivity” jointly organised byDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (INDIA) & Institution ofEngineers (INDIA), Aligarh Local Centre on November 21-22, 2009 Organising Member of UGC-Workshop on Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems (CIMS) organised bythe Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMU, on December 7-9, 2009. Organised two day training programme on the use of LABVIEW and HVM for vibration recording for thestudents attached with Ergonomics Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, conducted by M/sStructural Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad. Organising Member for National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, UniversityPolytechnic, AMU, Aligarh, November 2010.MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Executive Member, Indian Society of Ergonomics (2015-2018) Member Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute,(Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra, Member Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MS University, Vadodra Member of Indian Society of Ergonomics, India (L-131)

Member of Institution of Engineers, India (M-1341590)

Faculty Advisor, RoboClub, ZH College of Engg. & Technology, AMU, Aligarh Faculty advisor, Students’ Chapter, Institution of Engineers (India), Aligarh Local Centre

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REVIEWER International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Elsevier. Safety and Health At Work, Elsevier. Journal of Human Ergology, Japan Ergonomics Society. Theoretical issues of Ergonomic Science, Taylor & Francis. Life Sciences and Medicine Research, Aston Journals, USA The Philippine Agricultural Scientist - Journal PhD examiner for Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Agra Member of the National Advisory Committee and paper reviewer of HWWE 2015, IITBombay. 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, April 16-19, 2015, New York, USA International Conference of Innovations in Design and Manufacturing (InnDeM 2012), IIITDM, Jabalpur Reviewer for IEEE conference, Deptt. Of Electronics Engg., AMU, Aligarh, 2011. Reviewed text book of “Strength of Materials 4th Edition, by Nash” of McGraw-Hill Education (India)Pvt. Ltd., Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, New DelhiRESOURCE PERSON Lead Lecture and Session Chair, International Conf. of Indian Ergonomics Society, HWWE2015, IIT Bombay. Plenary Talk in UGC-SAP Workshop on Ergonomics, Biomechanics and Occupational Health -2015, DEI, Agra. Talk on Study Abroad in Induction Course for the Newly Appointed APs (12 March 2015), UGC ASC, AMU. Talk in Induction Course for the Newly Appointed Asst. Professors (09 March 2015), UGC ASC, AMU. Talk in Induction Course for the Newly Appointed Asst. Professors (16 Jan. 2015), UGC ASC, AMU. Curriculum development of B.Tech. Programmes of GOCAL University, UP. Conducted Workshop Session at IIT Guwahati (2 December 2014) on Research Methods to control WMSDswith improved Productivity. Lecture on “Design of Experiments for Social Sciences” at Capacity Building Programme for faculty membersin commerce and social Sciences” Department of commerce, AMU (19 September 2014). Invited Talk on “Teaching of Engineering Mechanics” at RGGI, Meerut on August 06, 2014. Invited lecture on “Role of Ergonomics in Manufacturing” in the Faculty Development Programme onPrecision Manufacturing at Delhi Technological University, 17 July 2014. Invited Talk on “Role of Industrial Engineering in Industry” at RGGI, Meerut on 08Oct 2013. Invited Talk on ANOVA in Training Course in Research Methodology and Computer Applications inCommerce and Management Studies for Doctoral Scholars., Dept. of Commerce, AMU (17th may 2013). Plenary Lecture on “Ergonomics Interventions for Improved Productivity with comfort” in "2nd NationalConf. on Recent Advances in Technology and Engineering", Manglayatan University, (March 16, 2013). Chaired Technical Session in "2nd National Conference on Recent Advances in Technology andEngineering", Manglayatan University, Aligarh (March 16, 2013). Plenary Lecture on “Ergonomics Interventions for Improved Productivity with comfort” in National UGC SAPSeminar on 'Ergonomics, Biomechanics and Occupational Safety' in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering,Faculty of Engineering, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), Agra (March 15, 2013).

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Extension Lecture entitled “Statistical tools for data analyses” in UGC sponsored workshop organized atDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, MS University, Vadodra, Gujrat (March 27, 2012). Expert, Selection Committee Union Public Service Commission, Allahabad, UP Chaired Technical Session at HWWE2011 (International Conference held at IIT Madras, Dec 15-17, 2011) Chaired Session, National Conference “Emerging Vistas of Mechanical Engg.” AEC, Agra, April 4- 5, 2011 Extension Lecture entitled “Sports Ergonomics”, Dept. of Physical Health Education, AMU, Feb. 10, 2011 Keynote as Resource Person in the Session of Industrial Ergonomics in UGC Sponsored Seminar onErgonomics Research Methods February 11-12, 2010, at the MS University, Vadodra, Gujrat. Invited lecture as Resource Person on “Use of Statistical tools in Data Analysis” in the workshop on ResearchMethodology in Commerce, on January 20, 2010 at the Department of Commerce, A.M.U., Aligarh. Invited Talk on “Role of Ergonomics in Aligarh Lock Industry”, NSIC Center, Aligarh, India November 2005. Invited Talk on “Work Related MusculoSkeletal Disorders” at the centre of The Institution of Engineers(ALC), India on 21st September 2005 Invited talk on “Measurement Scales” as Resource Person in the Work Shop on “Analysis in Management: AnApplied Orientation” at ICFAI National Centre, Aligarh (INDIA). (5th Dec. to 6th Dec. 2008)CONFERENCES ATTENDED International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE2015, IIT Bombay (7-9 December 2015), India. International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE2014, IIT Guwahati (3-5 December 2014), India. 3rd International conference on Biomedical Engg. & Assistive Technologies (BEATS-2014), 14-15 Feb. 2014,UIET, Punjab University, Chandigarh. 2nd International conference on Biomedical Engg. & Assistive Technologies (BEATS-2012), 6-7December2012, NIT, Jalandhar. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (April 6, 7th, 2012), Collegeof Engineering, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. HWWE 2011, IIT Madras, Chennai (Dec. 15-17, 2011), INDIA Twelfth International conference on HAV & One day workshop (June 13-17, 2011), Ottawa, Canada. Seminar on Ergonomics Research Methods 2010, at the MS University, Vadodra, Gujarat, India All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity, EIP-2009, AMU, Aligarh, India International Ergonomics Conference from 17-19 Nov. 2009 (HWWE-2009), University of Calcutta, India National Convention of Production Engineering, 15-16 May 2009, Trichur Local Centre, IEI. , India International Ergonomics Conference from 22-24 December 2008 (HWWE-2008), VIT, Pune, India International Ergonomics Conference from 10-12 December 2007 (HWWE-2007), CIAE, Bhopal, India Irish Ergonomics Society Annual Conference 2003, National University of Galway, Galway, Ireland Irish Ergonomics Society Annual Conference 2002, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland ICCIE’98, Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. INCARF’98, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. National Seminar on I-I-I, Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh. India Emerging Technologies Trends and Challenges, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMU, Aligarh, India.SHORT-TERM COURSES/TRAINING ATTENDED Workshop on LABView, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan, HP, India (Feb. 15-17, 2011).

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QIP Short Term Course on “Biosignal and Image Processing” at IIT Roorkee, (21st June, to 25th June, 2010) UGC sponsored Workshop on Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (WCIMS-2009), AMU, Aligarh UGC sponsored special Winter School on Computer Applications conducted by Academic Staff College, AMUat University Polytechnic (31st December 2008 to 21st January 2009). Work Shop on “Analysis in Management: An Applied Orientation” at ICFAI Centre, Aligarh (Dec. 5-6 2008) Orientation Program on Social works, Department of Social Works, DU, India. (May 21-30 2001). Fatigue evaluation and its control in the industries, organised by Central Labour Institute, Ministry of

Labour, Sean, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. (Sept. 25-29, 2000). Training on AutoCAD2000, given by Apex India Pvt. Ltd., Conducted in Mechanical EngineeringDepartment, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. (May 7-15, 2000). Teachers Induction Training Program organised by Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh, Uttar Pardesh, India. (May 5-27, 1997). Training in Jet Engine Overhauling Shop, Indian Air-Lines, Palam, New Delhi. (15th May to 15 June 1994).PROJECTSMTECH PROJECTS Stress analyses of fractured jaw after surgery – Vivek Sharma – 2014-15 (ongoing) Cognitive performance of skilled operators in control panel operation – M. A. Siddiqui – 2014-15(ongoing) Newly Designed 3D controlled Orthodontic Gauge- Nuskey Ishrat -2013-2014. Cycle Rickshaw attachment to assist elderly ingress and egress- Siddharth Bhardwaj -2013-14. Modification of headrest in car seat – Namita Chawdhary – 2013-14.BTECH PROJECTS Simulation of stress analyses of fractured jaw after surgery – 2015-16 Design of walking stick for elderly persons -2014-15 Use of Gloves in Hand Transmitted Vibration-An experimental investigation -2014 Detection of signal properties of EMG for gripping and wrist flexion/extension -2013 Use of Surface EMG for hand prosthetics -2012 Design of a Prosthetic hand for gripping task -2011 Design of Wheelchair to roll on upstairs -2009 Ergonomic evaluation of desktop based workstation -2008 Ergonomic evaluation and design of hand tools -2007 Graphical Simulation of robotic arm -2002 Software tool kit using optimisation techniques -1998

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PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS1. Bhardwaj, S., and Khan, A.A., ERGONOMIC INTERVENTION IN WOOD ROUTING OPERATION, International

Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (Elsevier, UK)—in review.2. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2014. The effect of grip force, stroke rotation and frequency ondiscomfort for torqueing task for publication in WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment &

Rehabilitation (IOS Press)–in Press

3. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2015. Optimization of the levels of grip force, stroke rotation, frequencyand grip span for a torqueing task, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE)

21(4) 94-104.

4. Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2013, Effects Upper Limb Postures on Self-Paced Cycle Time(SPCT). Indian Journal of Biological Sciences, 19:10-16 (ISSN No. 0972-8503).5. Farooq. M., and Khan, A.A., 2014, Effect of Shoulder rotation combined with elbow flexion on discomfort andEMG activity of ECRB muscle. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics (Elsevier, UK)- 44 (6),

882–889.6. Singh, J., and Khan, A.A., 2014, Effect of coating over the handle of a drill machine on vibrationtransmissibility, Applied Ergonomics (Elsevier) - 45, 239-246.7. Raghav, G., Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2013, Ergonomic evaluation of the wood cutting taskusing Chainsaw, Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, NEERI (India), 55(4), 498-516.8. Khan, A.A., Khan, Z., and Mukarram, M., 2013, Effect of elbow flexion on grip strength in Vertical andHorizontal directions, Journal of Human Ergology (Japan), 42, 13-22.9. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2013. EMG Investigations Regarding Handle Size, Grip Force and StrokeRotation in Screw Driving, International Journal of Ergonomics (IJEG), Volume (4): Issue (1): 1-14.10. A Husain, AA Khan, F Hasan, 2013. Ergonomic evaluation of effects of handle shape and task orientation onhuman performance in screw driving task. International Journal of Advancements in Technology 4 (1),105-114.11. Farooq, M., and Khan, A.A., 2012. Effect of upper limb posture on discomfort for repetitive isometricgripping, Journal of Human Ergology (Japan). Vol. 41 (1-2) 55-66.12. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2012. Effect of Grip, Stroke rotation and handle Size on Discomfort forscrewing task. Int. J. of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Vol. 1(4), 390-407.

13. Farooq, M., and Khan, A.A., 2012, Effect of elbow flexion, forearm rotation and upper arm abduction on gripMVC and grip endurance time, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE). Vol.

18, No. 4, 3-14.14. Saxena, A., Gupta, V., Khan, A.A., Farooq, O., and Khan, Y.U., 2012. Detection of Hand movements using EMGSignal, International Journal of Science and Technology Review, 1(1), 26-29. ISSN 2231 5160.15. Farooq. M., and Khan, A.A., 2012, Effect of shoulder rotation, upper arm rotation and elbow flexion in arepetitive gripping task, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation (IOS Press,Netherlands)-43 (3), 263-278.

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16. Singh, J. and Khan, A.A., 2012. Effects of position of the handles and feed force on discomfort score and gripstrength during hand drilling, Int. J. of Human Factors and Ergonomics – 1(2), 148-166.17. Hasan, S.N., Muzammil, M., and Khan, A.A., 2011, Effect of illumination, noise and text/background colour onreading task performance, Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science (Taylor & Francis, UK)- 12 (6), 514-532.18. Singh J., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2011, Effect of work rest schedule on perceived discomfort score andthermal threshold shift of operators using hand-held vibrating machines. Canadian Acoustics, 39 (2), 66-67.19. Ragahav G., Farooq, M., Khan A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2011, Ergonomic Modification and evaluation of chainsaw handle in wood cutting, Canadian Acoustics, 39(2), 90-91.20. Muzammil, M., Ahmad, S., Khan, A.A., and Hasan, F., 2011, Design of a workstation and its evaluation underthe influence of noise and illumination for an assembly task WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment

& Rehabilitation (IOS Press, Netherlands) 39(1), 3-14.21. Singh, J., and Khan A.A., 2010, Effect of feed force and duration on discomfort level using a hand drillmachine, Noise & Vibration World Wide (UK) – 41(8), 30-37.22. Haque, S., and Khan, A. A., 2010, Ergonomic design & evaluation of pliers, WORK: A Journal of Prevention,

Assessment & Rehabilitation (IOS Press, Netherlands), 37(2), 135-143.23. Khan, A. A., O'Sullivan, L. W. and Gallwey, T. J., 2010, Effect on Discomfort of Frequency of Wrist ExertionsCombined with Wrist Articulations and Forearm Rotation, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

(Elsevier, UK) – 40, 492-503.24. Khan, A. A., O'Sullivan, L. W. and Gallwey, T. J., 2009. Effects of combined wrist and forearm posture, andtwo levels of relative force on discomfort, Ergonomics (Taylor & Francis, UK), 52 (10), 1265-1275.25. Haque, S., and Khan, A. A., Effects of ulnar deviation of the wrist combined with flexion/extension on themaximum voluntary contraction of grip, Human Ergology (Japan), 2009, Vol. 38 (1).26. Khan, A. A., O'Sullivan, L. W. and Gallwey, T. J., 2009. Effects of combined wrist deviation and forearmrotation on discomfort score, Ergonomics (Taylor & Francis, UK) 52 (3), 345-361.27. Muzammil, M, Khan, A. A. and Hasan, F., 2007, Effects of Noise and Heat stress on operators of varying agegroups working in a Die-Casting Industry for different exposure durations, Occupational Ergonomics (IOSPress, Netherlands), 7 (4), 233-245.28. Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A., Hasan, F. and Hasan, S.N., 2004, Effect of noise on human performance undervariable load in a die casting industry – a case study, Indian Journal of Environmental Health, 46 (1), pp.49-5429. Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A., Khan, A.A. and Murtaza, Q., 2002, Noise control in Chambal Dal Nahar Plant atAgra (A case study), Journal of The Acoustical Society of India, 30 (2), 246-249. India30. Ahmad, Z., Khan, A.A. and Murtaza, Q., 2002, Low-level vibration effects on scooter drivers while driving onan Indian road, Journal of the Acoustical Society of India, 30 (2), 250-252. India.

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES1. Khan A.A., Lead Lecture: Control Strategies for Lower Limb Rehabilitation and Future Scope: A Review;Caring for People, HWWE2015.2. Papers of Mohit, Vivek, Aeijaz etc………………………………..3. Khan A.A., Lead Lecture: Electromyography Applications for User Centered Design in Occupational Tasksand Prosthetics; User centered design and occupational wellbeing, HWWE2014, Editor: D. Chakrabarti,McGrawHill4. Bhardwaj, S., and Khan, A.A., 2014, Electromyography consideration in hand router handle design; User

centered design and occupational wellbeing, HWWE2014, Editor: D. Chakrabarti, McGrawHill5. Bano, F., Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., Muscular discomfort due to Handle orientation ofbicycle Ergometer, ICAME-2014, Al-Falah School of Engineering & Technology, Faridabad.6. Bhardawaj, S. and Khan, A.A., Psychophysical factors in wood routing tasks, ICAME-2014, Al-Falah Schoolof Engineering & Technology, Faridabad.7. Bhardwaj, S., Khan, A.A., Farooq, O., 2014. Ergonomic assessment of wood routing task, BEATS-2014,University of Punjab, Chandigarh.8. Chaudhary, N., Khan, A.A., Bano, F., EMG control of upper-limb prostheses - A review, BEATS-2014,University of Punjab, Chandigarh.9. Siddiqui, M., Farooq, O., Khan, A. A., Khan, Y. U., Statistical features for muscle fatigue detection usingsurface electromyography (EMG), BEATS-2014, University of Punjab, Chandigarh.10. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., EMG of forearm muscles in torqueing task with respect to grip force,stroke rotation and frequency, HWWE 2013.11. Abbass, B, Pafrooq, O., Uzzaman, Y., Khan, A.A., Vyas, A.L., 2013. Enhancing Classification Accuracy of WristMovement by Denoising sEMG signals. Proceedings of 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEEEMBS, Osaka, Japan, 3 - 7 July, 2013, 5762-5764.12. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2013, The Effect of Stroke Rotation and Frequency of Exertion onDiscomfort in Gripping Task, International Conference on Automation and Mechanical Systems, March 21and 22, 2013, Lingaya’s University, Faridabad India13. Husain, A., Khan, A.A., Hasan, F., 2013, EMG activities in screw driving regarding handle shape and worksurface orientation, International conference TMU, Moradabad.14. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2013, The effect of self pace cycle time for combinations of grip forceand stroke rotation, International conference TMU, Moradabad.15. Farooq, O., Khan, Y.U., Khan, A.A., Abbas, B. 2013, A computer assisted method of discriminating wristmovements in surface EMG, International conference TMU, Moradabad.

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16. Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., Rehman, F.U., Khan, Y.U., 2012. Effects of shoulder rotation combinedwith elbow flexion on emg activity of extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle for repetitive gripping task,Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Assistive Technologies (BEATS2012), ISBN-13: 978-81-925454-1-7.17. Saxena, A., Gupta, V., Khan, A.A., Farooq, O., and Khan, Y.U., Detection of Hand movements using EMG Signal,Presented at International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology (April 6, 7th,2012), College of Engineering, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India.18. Hasan, T., Zafar, F., Singh, N., and Khan, A.A., 2012, Effect of different mouse geometries on humanperformance. Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Excellence (MANFEX2012- 29-30March) Amity University, Noida (ISBN: 9789381583364).19. Raghav, G., Khan, A.A., Farooq, M. and Singhal, S., 2011 Effects on EMG Activities of Forearm Muscles whileusing Chain Saw. Paper presented at International Conference HWWE2011, IIT Madras.20. Shafiq, S.I., and Khan, A.A., 2011, Exposure to whole body vibration in tractors: A review, Paper presentedat International Conference HWWE2011, IIT Madras.21. Varshney, A., Kumar, S., and Khan A.A., 2011, EMG based lower arm robotic control using RBF neuralnetwork. Accepted for presentation, International Conference on Computer Applications and NetworkSecurity (May 27-29, ICCANS 2011), Maldives.22. Farooq, M., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Risk of upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in small scale industries,International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE200923. Singh, J., Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., and Hasan, F., 2009, The Effect of Body Mass on Transfer of Vibration inHand Arm System, International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE200924. Khan, A.A., Fatima, I., Alferd, N., and Alam, S., Risk of Work related musculoskeletal disorders usingcomputer mouse – An experimental investigation, International Ergonomics Conference,HWWE200925. Hasan, S.N., Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of illumination, noise and text-background colour onreading time for subjects of (20-31) year age, International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE200926. Singh, N., Singh, J., and Khan, A. A., 2008, Effect of the Position of Support Handle in Hand Drill Machine,Proceedings of International Ergonomics conference “HWWE 22-24 December 2008”, VIT, Pune, India.27. Farooq, M., and Khan, A. A., 2008, Prevalence of Upper Limb Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders(WMSDs) in Small Scale Lock Industry of Aligarh – A Case Study using Strain Index & REBA, Proceedings ofInternational Ergonomics conference “HWWE 22-24 December 2008”, VIT, Pune, India. ISBN97881906198-2-0.28. Khan, A. A., Shakeb, M., and Shafiq, S.I., 2008, Ergonomic Evaluation of Hammer Handle, Proceedings ofInternational Ergonomics conference “HWWE 22-24 December 2008”, VIT, Pune, India. ISBN97881906198-2-0.

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29. Khan, A. A. and Anwar, F., Ahmad, T., and Islam, J., 2008, Ergonomic evaluation and design of file handle,Proceedings of First International Conference on Ergonomics, 7-8May 2008 (IranErgo2008), Tehran, Iran.ISSN 1735-554030. Khan, A. A. and Shakeb, M., 2007, Effect of whole body posture, hammer length and frequency on discomfortscore, Proceedings of International Ergonomics conference “HWWE 10 -12 December 2007”, CIAE, Bhopal,India. ISBN 978-81-8424-448-931. Shakeb, M., Khan, A., and Muzammil, M., Hasan, F., 2007, Effect of whole body posture and hammer lengthon discomfort score, Proceedings of Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work RelatedMusculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS-2007), Boston, USA, 27-30 August 2007.32. Muzammil, M., Hasan, F., Khan, A., and Ahmad, S., 2007, Effect of whole body posture and hammer length ondiscomfort score, Proceedings of Sixth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work RelatedMusculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS-2007), Boston, USA, 27-30 August 2007.33. Ahmad, Z., Sami, A. and Khan, A. A., 2005, An evaluation of vibration effects on motorists, Proceedings ofInternational Conference on Productivity and Quality Research (ID No. 1008, 12-15 Dec., 2005), IIT Delhi.34. Khan, A. A., Gallwey, T.J. and O'Sullivan, L., 2004, Effects of wrist deviation and forearm rotation ondiscomfort, Fifth International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work related MusculoskeletalDisorders (PREMUS 2004), Zurich.35. Khan, A. A., Gallwey, T.J. and O'Sullivan, L., 2003, Effects of grip force on discomfort for repetitive flexionexertions with wrist flexion, Proceedings of the Irish Ergonomics Society Annual Conference 2003, Ed. byO'Sullivan, L.W., Galway, Ireland, ISSN 1649-2102.36. Muzammil, M., Murtaza, Q., Khan, A.A. and Zaidi, S.N.M., 2003, Effect of vibration on readability taskperformance in cityway driving environment, Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, Munich,Germany.37. Khan, A. A., Gallwey, T.J. and O'Sullivan, L., 2003, Effects of grip force when combined with wrist flexion andfrequency of exertions, Proceedings of International Ergonomics Conference, Munich, Germany.38. Qasim, K., and Khan A.A., 2001, Agile Manufacturing- An Overview, Proceedings of International IndustrialEngineering Conference (IIEC2001), University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.39. Murtaza, Q. and Khan, A.A., 2001, Impact of Information Revolution on Organization structure in IndianIndustries, Proceedings of Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM 2001), DublinCity University, Ireland.40. Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A., Murtaza, Q., and Talib, F., 1998, Effect of Noise on Human performance in apolishing Industry-A case study, Proceedings of International Conference of Chemistry Industry andEnvironment (ICCIE’98), Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.41. Talib, F., Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A. and Murtaza, Q., 1998, Effect of welding fumes on Human performance infabricating industry-A case study, Proceedings of International Conference of Chemistry Industry andEnvironment (ICCIE’98), Department of Applied Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.

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42. Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., Murtaza, Q., and Talib, F., 1998, Effect of environmental stressors (Noise andHeat) on Human performance in a die casting Industry- A case study, Proceedings of InternationalConference of Chemistry Industry and Environment (ICCIE’98), Department of Applied Chemistry, AMU,Aligarh, India.43. Khan, A.A., and Murtaza, Q., 1998, Employment Impact of Robotization, Proceedings of InternationalConference on CAD, CAM, Automation, Robotics and Factories of Future (INCARF’98), Department ofMechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India.ARTICLES/BOOK: Muzammil, M., Khan, A.A., Hasan, F., and Farooq, M. (Eds), 2009, Proceedings of All India Seminar onErgonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009), Excel India Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-80043-48-7. Khan, A.A. and Murtaza, Q., 1998, Importance of contributory factors for the growth of womenentrepreneurship as perceived by graduating female engineers, Entrepreneurship and Small Business,edited by Saini, J.S., and Dhameja, S.K., 288 p., ISBN 81-7033-487-5. Khan, A. A., 2007, The coverage of Ergonomics Laboratory-MED (AMU), Quarterly news letter of IndianSociety of Ergonomics, Vol. 11, No. 2. # Edited First Newsletter of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh, Vol. I Issue 1.

# Edited Second Newsletter of the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, AMU, Aligarh, Vol. II Issue 1.

# Edited Information Bulletin of Faculty of Engineering & Technology, for AMU - World Alumni Meet 2008. # Edited Information Bulletin of Research and Development Cell, Faculty of Engg. & Tech., AMU, Aligarh. # Edited Information Brochure for First year Students of BTech/BArch 2010 to 2015.NATIONAL CONFERENCES1. Zaidi, S.K.H., Khan, A.A., Hasan, F., and Muzammil, M., 2010, Subjective evaluation of Human Performancewhile using chipping hammer, Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering.Excel India Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-80697-33-8.2. Raghav, G., Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2010, The effect of the Angle of the Handle of chainsaw on discomfort score. Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering. ExcelIndia Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-80697-33-8.3. Hasan, S.N., Muzammil, M., and Khan, A.A., 2010, Effect of Environmental Stressors and Text-backgroundcolour in a reading task. Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering. ExcelIndia Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-80697-33-8.4. Singh, N., Singh, J., Khan, A.A., Gupta, A., 2010, Effect of Shape and Size of Support Handle on MVC GripStrength. Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Excel IndiaPublishers, ISBN: 978-93-80697-33-8.

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5. Singh, N., Khan, A. A., and M. Muzammil, 2009, Effect of Hand arm vibration on MVC grip. Presented at 24thNational Convention of Production Engineering, 15-16 May 2009, Trichur Local Centre, Institution ofEngineers India.6. Raghav, G., Farooq, M. and Khan, A.A., 2009, Factors Responsible for Workrelated MuskuloskeletalDisorders—A Review, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity(EIP2009),7. Yadav, P.S., and Khan, A.A., 2009, WMSDS in Offshore Industrial Tasks, In Proceedings of All India Seminaron Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).8. Khan, A.S., Khan, N., Hussain, A., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Design & Fabrication of a Wheelchair Mechanism toMove on Staircase, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).9. Danish, M., Khan, A.S., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Design of Walking Stick Cum Chair, In Proceedings of All IndiaSeminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).10. Mallick, Z., Bano, F., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of Position of Mouse on Discomfort in Upper Limb, InProceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).11. Gupta, A., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2009, Whole Body Vibration Based Redesin of the Bus Seat, InProceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).12. Singh, N., Singh, J., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of Shape and Size of Support Handle on Discomfort Score inHand held Drill Machine, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity(EIP2009).13. Singh, J., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of Position of Handle on Vibrations Transmitted from Drilling Machineto the Hand of Operators,In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity(EIP2009).14. Muzammil, M., Ahmad, S., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Occupational Exposure of Workers in a Casting Industry—An Overview,In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).15. Hasan, S.N., Muzammil, M., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Subjective Response Performance for Web Based Taskunder the Impact of Illumination, Colour Combination and Noise, In Proceedings of All India Seminar onErgonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).16. Jinesh, J., Ahmad, H., Ishan and Khan, A.A., 2009, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome using Hand Grinders andStone Cutters,In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).17. Gupta, A., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2009, Whole Body Vibration Effects on Travellers by Bus, InProceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).18. Alam, Z., Saqib, Khan, F., Hasan, F., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2009, Assessment of Hand—Arm Vibrationon Worker using Hand Held Drill, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for ImprovedProductivity (EIP2009).19. Murtaza, Q. and Khan, A.A., 1997, Importance of contributory factors for the growth of womenentrepreneurship as perceived by graduating female engineers, Proceedings of 8th EntrepreneurshipDevelopment of India Conference (EDIC’97), Chandigarh, Panjab, India.

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20. Khan, A.A. and Murtaza Q., 1995, Perception of graduating engineers regarding factors responsible for thegrowth of entrepreneurship, Proceedings of National Seminar on Industry Institute Interaction, ZHCO Engg& Tech., Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India.21. Khan, A.A. and Murtaza, Q., 1997, Entrepreneurship along with engineering education, Proceedings of 8thEntrepreneurship Development of India Conference (EDIC’97), Chandigarh, Panjab, India.22. Khan, A.A. and Naqvi, S.R., 1992, Super conductivity and its applications- An overview, Proceedings ofEmerging technologies Trends and Challenges, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh MuslimUniversity, Aligarh, India.23. Farooq, M., Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., and Hasan, S.N., 20Effect of Upper arm adduction, Elbow flexion andForearm rotation on grip endurance time, UGC Sponsored Seminar on Ergonomics Research MethodsFebruary 11-12, 2010, at the MS University, Vadodra, Gujrat.24. Zaidi, K.H., Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., Hasan, F., 2010, Study of Hand arm vibrations using ChippingHammer, UGC Sponsored Seminar on Ergonomics Research Methods February 11-12, 2010, at the MSUniversity, Vadodra, Gujrat

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VIBRATION INDUCED STRESSES WHILE DRIVING TRACTORResearch Project – (2010-2012) Completed with VERY GOOD grade(Funded under Young Scientist Scheme of DST, GOI with Grant of Rs. 7.5 Lacs)Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, India

Principal Investigator - Dr. Abid Ali Khan

Objectives of the proposed project:1. To develop a better understanding about whole body vibration induced stresses in tractor drivers.2. Reducing the risk of WBV injuries to tractor drivers.Outcomes

Three dissertations:1. Title: Design of Steering for reduced hand arm vibration in tractors-Nidhi Singh (2011)2. Title: Modeling of Tractor Seat with the Reduced Risk of Whole -Body Vibration-Jiaul Mustafa (2011)3. Title: Modelling of tractor seat with reduced risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)-TaufeequeHasan (2012)PhD partially supported:1. Title: Effect of posture, force and frequency on discomfort for gripping tasks: Mr. Mohd Farooq (Teachercandidate) – Completed 2013.2. Title: The Prevalence of upper limb Work related Musculo-skeletal Disorders (WMSDs) related tooccupational tasks involving torque with power grip– Submitted 2014: Ms. Farheen Bano (Student at JMI, NewDelhi) – Main Supervisor: Dr. Z. Mallick, JMI, New DelhiPublications:1. Jiyaul Mustafa, Nidhi Singh, Mohd Farooq, Abid Ali Khan & M. Muzammil, 2011, Effect of vibration ontractor driver under different surface conditions, Proceedings of National Conference “Mechanical EngineeringEmerging Vistas”. Eds. Gupta, B.D., Upadhyay, R.K., Sinha, R.P., Singh,J., 99-105.2. Nidhi Singh, Jiyaul Mustafa, Mohd Farooq, Abid Ali Khan & M. Muzammil, 2011. PERFORMANCE OFELECTRIC SHOCK ABSORBER, Effect of vibration on tractor driver under different surface conditions,Proceedings of National Conference “Mechanical Engineering Emerging Vistas”. Eds. Gupta, B.D., Upadhyay, R.K.,Sinha, R.P., Singh,J., 117-122.3. D.K.Verma1, Dr. A.A.Khan, 2011, VIBRATION TRANSMISSIBILITY FROM SEAT TO HUMAN OPERATORHEAD DURING TRACTOR DRIVING IN VERTICAL DIRECTION, International Journal of Advances in EngineeringResearch http://www.ijaer.com/ (IJAER), Vol. No. 2, Issue No. VI, December ISSN: 2231-5152.5. Bano, F., Mallick, Z., and Khan, A.A., 2014. The effect of grip force, stroke rotation and frequency ondiscomfort for torqueing task for publication in WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation–AcceptedPatents filed/ to be filed:To be filed on the dissertation work of Nidhi Singh (2011) entitled “Design of Steering for reduced hand armvibration in tractors”

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EVALUATION & DESIGN FOR THE REDUCTION OF VIBRATION INDUCEDSTRESSES IN USING VIBRATING HAND TOOLSResearch Project –(2009-2011)(Funded under RPS Scheme of AICTE with Grant of Rs. 13.0 Lacs)Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, India

Principal Investigator - Dr. Abid Ali KhanCo-Principal Investigator - Dr. M. MuzammilObjectives:

The project will provide guide lines and model to find the levels of factors responsible for HAVS. First objective is to identify the factors responsible for injuries. To evaluate the level of exposure of those factors. To evaluate the level of risk of injuries associated with these factors. To design the shape & mechanisms of the hand tools to reduce the generation & exposure of vibration on hand armsystem.Research Outcomes till date:

One PhD Ongoing, One MTech Dissertation Completed, Two MTech Projects Completed and One BTech Project completed

Singh, J., and Khan A.A., Effect of feed force and duration on discomfort level using a hand drill machine, Noise &

Vibration World Wide (UK) – Accepted in Press for September 2010. Singh, J., Khan, A.A., Muzammil, M., and Hasan, F., 2009, The Effect of Body Mass on Transfer of Vibration in Hand ArmSystem, International Ergonomics Conference, HWWE2009 Singh, N., Singh, J., and Khan, A. A., 2008, Effect of the Position of Support Handle in Hand Drill Machine, Proceedings ofInternational Ergonomics conference “HWWE 22-24 December 2008”, VIT, Pune, India. Singh, N., Khan, A. A., and M. Muzammil, 2009, Effect of Hand arm vibration on MVC grip. Presented at 24th NationalConvention of Production Engineering, 15-16 May 2009, Trichur Local Centre, Institution of Engineers, India. Singh, N., Singh, J., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of Shape and Size of Support Handle on Discomfort Score in Hand heldDrill Machine, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009). Singh, J., and Khan, A.A., 2009, Effect of Position of Handle on Vibrations Transmitted from Drilling Machine to the Handof Operators,In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009). Jinesh, J., Ahmad, H., Ishan and Khan, A.A., 2009, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome using Hand Grinders and StoneCutters,In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009). Alam, Z., Saqib, Khan, F., Hasan, F., Khan, A.A., and Muzammil, M., 2009, Assessment of Hand—Arm Vibration on Workerusing Hand Held Drill, In Proceedings of All India Seminar on Ergonomics for Improved Productivity (EIP2009).

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"GROWTH" PROGRAMME TO DEVELOP MUSCULO-SKELETAL INJURYREDUCTION TOOLS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY (MIRTH)Department of Manufacturing and Operations Engineering,University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of IrelandSponsored by European Union (Research Assistant from 2002 to 2005)

Background: A consortium was set up through the EU "Growth" programme to develop Musculo-skeletal InjuryReduction Tools for Health and safety (MIRTH). The partners are: University of Darmstadt (co-ordinator), is concentrating on research into the applicability of existingtools in automobile assembly work and developing improvements to use in MIRTH DaimlerChrysler Bremen plant,

University of Limerick,

TECMATH (RAMSIS man-model)

Institute of Biomechanics Valencia (IBV),

Systema Informatics (internet software),

Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH), will concentrate on injuries in E-commerce and IBVwill provide tools to model the biomechanics of the injuriesThe total value of the project is 1.6M euros approximately.Objectives:Set of ergonomics tools suitable for expert and non-expert ergonomists to evaluate work in electronicsmanufacturing, automobile manufacture and offices.Software platform to implement the evaluation toolsInjury reduction tools to help reduce high-risk levels for problematic tasks across each industry.My Role as Research Assistant:

Industrial investigation of bad postures & tasks for repetitive jobs in electronics manufacturing industries,Ireland. Designing of the experiments to evaluate the discomfort and EMG activity of muscles by simulating therepetitive jobs related to wrist & forearm. Preparing the experimental setup based on interfacing of Instruments e.g. electro-goniometers, force meter,grip meter, torque meter & EMG amplifiers with PC using LABVIEW coding.

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Statistical analysis of data using SPSS & MINITAB. Human Machine interface design & Work place design Reports writing/presentation to EU funding body.

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DEVELOPMENT OF MOBILE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT OF VIBRATIONINDUCED STRESSES IN WORKERS PERFORMING INDUSTRIAL TASKSMechanical Engineering Department, AMU, Aligarh, UP, INDIASponsored by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) – Rs. 5.0 lacsWorked as Co-Principal Investigator– for Two years (1999 to 2001)

Principal Investigator - Dr. M. MuzammilCo-Principal Investigator - Mr. Abid Ali Khan

All India Council of Technical Education, sponsored a

research project under RPS of Government of India

Project Objectives

1. Measurement and evaluation of levels of

vibration existing in varieties of industrial

equipments, machines and tools.

2. Measurement and analysis of vibration levels to which industrial workers are exposed to

different types of industrial environments.

3. Studies of noise and vibration induced adverse effects on human beings in highway traffic

environment.

Responsibilities as co-principal Investigator:

Performing onsite recording of vibration and noise levels in the local die casting industry

and lock industry around Aligarh

Performing experimental simulation of the tasks affected by vibration and noise

Developing the strata for evaluating the risk related to the levels of vibration and noise

Performing onsite recording of vibration and noise levels in driving environment

Performing experimental simulation of the tasks affected by vibration and noise while

driving in two wheelers and four wheelers

Developing the strata for evaluating the risk related to the levels of vibration and noise

Providing the guidelines as per statistical analysis

Preparing reports and publication of the work of the project.

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DEVELOPMENT OF CAD & COMPUTER GRAPHIC CENTREMechanical Engineering Department, AMU, Aligarh, UP, INDIASponsored by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) – Rs. 5.0 lacsGot grant as co-Co-ordinator under MORDOB scheme in 1999-2000

Co-ordinator: Prof. Nayyar AlamCo-coordinator: Mr. Abid Ali Khan

First CAD and Computer Graphics Labof the Department

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EXPERIMENTAL FACILITIES CREATEDFOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CREATED IN

ERGONOMICS LABORATORY

Department of Mechanical Engineering,Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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HUMAN VIBRATION RESPONSE MEASUREMENT

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HUMAN MACHINE INTERACTION MODELLING

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EMG & POSTURAL RECORDING